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Global fashion retailer H&M has reached a milestone of 30 stores in South Africa following the launch of its new location at Paarl Mall in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n
The 1 831-square-metre store began trading on 31 October, marking the brand\u2019s continued expansion into the Cape Winelands.<\/p>\n
The opening created 22 direct jobs locally, adding to the retailer\u2019s presence built over an 11-year period since entering South Africa in 2015.<\/p>\n
Expanding its regional footprint<\/p>\n
The store is located at Shop 32 within the recently upgraded Paarl Mall on Cecilia Street in Southern Paarl.<\/p>\n
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The shopping centre serves as a regional retail hub, attracting shoppers from surrounding areas, including Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and Worcester, as well as the broader Cape Winelands.<\/p>\n
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Ricardo Valente da Conceicao, H&M South Africa general manager, said the expansion reflected the retailer\u2019s commitment to the local market. \u201cOpening our 30th store in South Africa is a proud milestone for H&M and reflects our continued commitment to investing in the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Da Conceicao added that the group wanted to make its stores more accessible to shoppers across the country.<\/p>\n
Management was also pleased to \u201ccreate more jobs and bring our fashion offering closer to customers across the Cape Winelands\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n
The store stocks womenswear, menswear, children\u2019s clothing and seasonal ranges, as well as a dedicated fragrance selection, with products positioned across different price points.<\/p>\n
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Ahead of the official opening, H&M hosted a promotional coffee pop-up at the mall throughout the preceding week.<\/p>\n
Opening celebrations included live performances by Jimmy Nevis, Loki and Margot Rothman, followed by DJ sets from Fizz and Shai-A.<\/p>\n
Da Conceicao said the retailer looked forward to welcoming local shoppers to the new outlet.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to welcoming the community into an inspiring new store and making great fashion and strong value accessible to even more people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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